WHAT TO EAT?

Goan Cuisine is nothing like north Indian or south Indian cuisine. Don't miss the seafood here, specially prawns preparations. Also check out the various Portuguese dishes that they offer like cafreal, xacuti and vindaloo.Here is a list of great places to eat, reviewed by my foodie friend Adrina, who, by the way, has her own flat also up for rent.For Goan cusine1. Sharda at Bambolim2. Star Restaurant at Old Goa3. Sheela Bar situated opposite St. Jucinto's island near Vasco-da-Gama4. Ritz Classic at Panjim (the fish Platter and Thali)5. Jhoncy's at Benaulim (try the 3 in 1 crab)6. Joecon's Garden en route to Taj Exotica (try the crab reicheado masala)7. Zeebop at Utorda Beach8. Souza Lobo at Calangute Beach9. Martin's Corner at Betalbatim (anything in reicheado masala)For Goan and Portuguese non vegetarian food1. Hibiscus at Keserval Garden Retreat (cafreal, roast chicken and pork dishes)2. Viva Panjim at Fontainhas, Panjim3. Florentine at Saligao4. O'Coquerio at Porvorim (chicken Cafreal)5. Chef Frenando's Nostalgia at Raia6. Horseshoe at Rue de Querem, Panaji7. Infantaria, Casa Portugesa and Britto's at BagaFor Pastas burgers and other continental delicacies1.Baba au Rhum also called the French Bakery at Arpora2. Magic Italy, Nuvem For vegetarian food1. Kamat at Panjim2. Plantain leaf at Calangute- Our resort is right behind this restaurant.3. Annapurna and Welcome in Vasco4. Ranjdhani at Panjim has amazing Gujrati ThaliFor South East Asian cuisine1. Bomra's in Souza Vaddoo, candolim (great for Thai food)2. The Banyan Tree at Taj Holiday VillageFor Chinese food1. Gaylin in Margaon2. Goenchin in PanjimIf you want a quick meal1. Pastaz next to Vishal mega mart at Panjim2. Daily Bread at Patto 3. Cafe Bhonsle (best potato bonda/batata vada in Goa)4. Cafe Real in Panjim5. Cafe Tato in Margaon6. D'silvas at Miramar (serves melt in your mouth croquettes)7. The Cart at Fountainhas (cutlet poie)8. Cafe Central in panjim (famous for its onion biscuits and and buns, mushroom samosas, bondas,ragi and other chips. cheese sev and chololate cake)In the mood for fine diningFor European/ Continental fine dining with an emphasis on italian cuisine1. Fusion at Majorda2. J&A's Little Italy at Socolio Vaddo, Restaurant Francis at cobra Vaddo both at Baga3. Fiesta at Saunta Vado, Calangute4. The Fisherman's Warf, attached to Holiday Inn, Mobor5. Miguel Arcanjua at Taj ExoticaFor the ones with a sweet tooth1. Cremeaux at Panjim and Mapusa (the chocolate mousse is to die for)2. Infantaria and Britto's (chocolate alpine mousse)3. Carasid at Miramar serves good vegetarian chocolate mousse4. Try the hot chololate cake in Temptations (opposite Vasco railway station)You can easily get the phone nos of these places form Goa Helpline or JustDial. If you don't, hire a bike, ride around and explore...